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No more work from home: Mayor Parker issues return-to-office order for thousands of city employees
It’s the end of the pandemic-era policy that allowed thousands of Philadelphia city employees to work from home for at least part of their workweek.
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Listen 1:04Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Drexel planned a “phased return” to normal operations on Tuesday, with labs and some other classes to be held in person and lecture classes to stay remote.
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What we’ve learned so far in the Trump hush money trial and what to watch for as it wraps up
Here's a look at what the two sides have argued, who has been missing from the case, what to listen for in the final days and what prosecutors will have to prove.
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Heated day in Donald Trump’s hush money trial ends with defense asking judge to dismiss the case
The request came at the end of a busy Monday, which included Michael Cohen, prosecutors concluding evidence presentation and the judge admonishing a witness for his behavior.
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‘The perfect spot’: Weavers Way opens new grocery store in Germantown
The new co-op opening comes as the neighborhood experiences a rise in residential development.
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Listen 0:47The new mobile vehicle offers career development resources on resume writing, interview skills, job searching and more.
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Listen 1:16Thwarting the revolution: Mercer Museum explains historic outlawry of the Doan Gang
Was Bucks County’s Doan Gang a band of libertarian heroes or revolutionary traitors? Discuss at the Mercer Museum.
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Listen 1:39Delaware lawmakers support new inspector general’s office to increase transparency
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Laura Sturgeon would create an inspector general’s office, which has been discussed as far back as 2007.
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Listen 1:10Cabrini University holds its final graduation ceremony before school closes indefinitely
After 67 years of operation, the university announced last June that it would close indefinitely. Kylie Kelce gave the final commencement speech.
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More than 28% of Black Philadelphians face food insecurity. Philabundance wants to fix that
Food insecurity in the region has jumped nearly 8% in three years, and 67% of residents live below the threshold for SNAP benefits.
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Google and CCP launch partnership to expand access to tech certificate courses in Philly
There are thousands of tech job vacancies in Philly. A new partnership between CCP and Google hopes to fill the void by offering industry-recognized certifications.
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A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly’s Navy Yard
BioMérieux’s new 32,000-square-foot space will have offices, manufacturing and research and development, plus a warehouse.
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Drexel students, pro-Palestinian protesters erect Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Drexel’s campus
Protesters marched through Center City demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and marking the anniversary of the 1948 Nakba.
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The New Republic magazine gathered local and national figures to discuss concerns about a second Trump administration.
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Camden County man arrested, accused of committing multiple vehicle arsons at same home
Surveillance video captures a suspect pouring gasoline on the car and lighting it on fire.
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